Behavior Specialist - Scappoose School District - Limited TERM - PART TIME

Position: Behavior Specialist - Scappoose School District - LIMITED TERM - PART TIME

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job.

We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title: Behavior Specialist
Department: Social Emotional Learning Schools
Location: Scappoose School District
Reports To: Program Administrator
Compensation: Licensed Salary Schedule, Per negotiated contract (Range: $56530 - $104459 annually: DOE; Pro-rated for actual FTE worked)
FTE: 0.40 - 0.60 FTE - Schedule is somewhat flexible - between 16 and 24 hours per week


***** BCBA's are encouraged to apply****
* ***** Position is LIMITED-TERM through the end of 25/26 School Year***** NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

General Description:
To provide direct service and to assist program staff in responding effectively and appropriately to the behavior-emotional, social skills development and academic support needs of students experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges in the school program environment.

Qualifications:
Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, social work, special education, or equivalent
2. Successful experience with the practices and application of behavior intervention techniques, social skills development, effective communication with students, and consultation strategies with staff
3. Direct experience with students who have emotional and behavioral problems
4. Appropriate Oregon TSPC Certification or Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification
5. Bilingual and bicultural skills in such common languages to NWRESD preferred
6. Valid driver's license, vehicle available for use on the job, and accompanying automobile insurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
2. Ability to work with very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills
3. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
4. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
5. Demonstrated ability to work with schools, districts and other partners
6. Ability to make decisions independently and to use initiative and judgment in accomplishing tasks following overall policies and objectives
7. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development activities

Essential Functions:
Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

A. Conduct observations as needed to assist with the evaluation of the student's behavior and social skill level
B. Complete or assist in the preparation of records, reports, recommendations, and correspondence as necessary
C. Consult with program staff…